Not sure why so highly rated. Residents of apartment above VRBO returned after 2 months. Disaster, as can hear every footstep, even with earplugs. They stayed up till 2-3am on multiple nights. I had to go on two occasions to tell them to quiet down. I told VRBO owner of issues, and said they’d talk to strata/HOA. How about owner talking directly to residents rather than me?
This apartment is one floor above ground level, and three bar/restaurants just below. With windows open, significant noise from these bars till midnight.
Do not rent this VRBO if you need a comfortable temperature in the summer. No air conditioning. VRBO owner provided a weak fan, and I told the owner it was insufficient. If windows open - lots of noise from bars. Do you think they would put effort to provide better/more fans?
Building is tired. Common areas have exposed plaster, loose handrail, cracked flooring and several slanted stairs (no elevator). Apartment was dusty and needs a thorough deep clean. Wouldn’t use any pots/pans/crockery without cleaning them first - fruit flies everywhere with windows open.
Not a cocoon but a cacophony. Not recommended.